Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Kenvil, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Renal CareIndustries

Requirements

  • Entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)
  • Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving of patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, bending over, moving machines/equipment up to 200 lbs. (with assistance), and lifting chemical/water solutions up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
  • Work in a health care facility environment with air temperature control, moderate noise levels, potential exposure to infectious/contagious diseases/materials
  • Capability for desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff, and physicians; possible travel to training sites or other facilities
  • Complete CAP requirements to advance
  • Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians

Responsibilities

  • Provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
  • Delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff (RNs, LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians)
  • Participation in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities as part of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team
  • Perform all duties in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations
  • Ongoing systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment, documentation in medical record, adjustments to treatment plan, and notification to Team Leader/Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Physician as needed
  • Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family basic learning needs; provide initial and ongoing education
  • Direct and provide (in collaboration with staff) all aspects of daily safe and effective hemodialysis therapy delivery
  • Administer medications as prescribed or per approved algorithm(s), document justification and effectiveness
  • Initiate or assist with emergency response measures
  • Serve as resource for health care team, participate in staff training and orientation of new staff
  • Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, shipping; reschedule missed/insufficient collections
  • Identify expected outcomes, document/update nursing assessment and plan of care via collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team
  • Ensure patient awareness of transplant and treatment modality options
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Hemodialysis
Patient Assessment
Nursing Documentation
Medication Administration
Patient Education
Emergency Response
Task Delegation
Treatment Planning
ESKD Care
Patient Care Coordination

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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